BROWNS WINSLOW WANTS OUT OF CLEVLAND

[ace63]

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Crennel confirms Winslow had staph infection, calls him a distraction
Associated Press


BEREA, Ohio -- Calling Kellen Winslow's critical comments a distraction, Browns coach Romeo Crennel confirmed the tight end was hospitalized for a staph infection. Crennel added he may discipline the emotional Pro Bowler for his conduct following Sunday's loss to the Washington Redskins.


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Kellen Winslow has missed significant time throughout his career due to various injuries.

Winslow spent three nights at the Cleveland Clinic for an illness that he did not disclose until Sunday. He said he didn't reveal he had staph because the team, which has had an alarming number of staph cases in recent years, "didn't want it to get out." Winslow said he came forward to protect his teammates.

Crennel, though, felt Winslow's postgame remarks were inappropriate.

"It's a distraction for the organization and for Kellen," Crennel said at his Monday news conference. "He should've come to the organization first if he had a problem."

The Browns, who initially cited privacy laws and Winslow's wishes for keeping his illness a secret, have had at least six known cases of staph -- a bacterial infection that can cause different types of illnesses -- since 2005. Winslow got staph following knee surgery after a near-fatal motorcycle accident in '05. Wide receivers Braylon Edwards and Joe Jurevicius, as well as center LeCharles Bentley and safety Brian Russell, all contracted staph.

Winslow, who as recently as Friday said he didn't want his illness known, also criticized the Browns' handling of his situation and complained that general manager Phil Savage didn't check on him while he was in the hospital or wish him well when he returned.

In addition, Winslow said the Browns treat him "like a piece of meat" and that he considered asking Savage to trade him.

Crennel said he was disappointed by Winslow's decision to make his views public

[seofan_via_dublin]

He'd probably like to be able to play and practice in sanitary conditions.

MRSA abounds in Cleveland.

[dazed&confused]

Good riddance! Last of the Butch Davis remnants. If he could have stayed off Ninja motorcycles and quit being "a soldier", he might have been a decent player. New contract? Please!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace63]

did you ever notice that when clevland has a problem you always bring cinci into it. cinci has nothing to do with winslows comments or attitude. and yes its because your a browns fan.

[ace63]

And my brother is the biggest browns fan. I try respond to other peoples comments, but i think you take it off.
I think my brother was adopted. But they just lash out at cinci. you do when ever something has to do with clev , then you have to throw cinci in everytime . ( got your feathers ruffled didnt I !!!! )

[tomcat fan]

if he wants out they should trade him, he's just going to cause more problems

[dazed&confused]

OK, let's draw some conclusions. KW II didn't play again just like he didn't against the Giants. What do those two games have in common? Oh yeah, the Browns offense clicked. It seems if your tight end actually blocks, it has a positive effect on your running game. Also, if your not trying to force enough throws to your overpaid warrior to keep him happy, it allows you to spread the ball around to other receivers and keeps the defense guessing. Send his overpaid arse out on the next bus.

[Diehard Fan]

Let him go, Cleveland is a better team when he is on the bench anyway.

[Yossarian]

He has been a ME player from day one or even before. It was obvious that he was a problem at Miami and he hasn't done anything since coming to Cleveland that would indicate he has changed. You can spin the current controversy any way you like but he has been a distraction from the get go.

[Manwithplan]

My brother is the biggest Bengals fan I know and he cant stand Ocho Stinko. Personally I believe KII and 85 would make a great fit in Cincy whether I am a Browns fan or not. You seem to think only Browns fans (Me) make fun of the Bengals. You obviously havent listened to Steeler fans.

Now, would we do that?

[fuzzhead]

Oh come on now! We don't just pick on Bengal fans... we have bragging rights on the whole division so we aren't picky

[ace63]

beware of them ravens . steelers are running out of players. they had alot go out last game . But again who am I . The bottom of the barrel.

[BigMcCauley55]

i feel he would do better out of cleveland

im not fan of the browns so i dont feel a connection but he is better than what he is doing in cleveland

[madpolecat]

After events of this past weekend, I was really wishing Mike Singletary is the Browns coach. I believe he said things that most fans have been feeling forever.

Samurai Mike would be done with Kellen Winslow in a heartbeat.

When did so many head cases who don't block end up becoming tight ends? Because they didn't have a jump shot?

[dazed&confused]

After events of this past weekend, I was really wishing Mike Singletary is the Browns coach. I believe he said things that most fans have been feeling forever.

Samurai Mike would be done with Kellen Winslow in a heartbeat.

When did so many head cases who don't block end up becoming tight ends? Because they didn't have a jump shot?

Just read this. That's funny!!!!!
We shouldn't make fun of Winslow on Veteran's Day; he is a warrior, you know!

[fuzzhead]

Not just a warrior, he's a "SOLDIER"!